IAF Agniveer Vayu Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 3500 Vacancies
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IAF Agniveer Vayu Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 3500 Vacancies
Indian Air Force
Quick facts
About the role
The Indian Air Force has opened online applications for Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027, offering approximately 3,500 positions for unmarried male and female candidates across India. This intake covers Science subjects, Other than Science subjects, and technical branches including the Medical Assistant trade. Candidates who have passed Intermediate or 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, and English, or Biology for medical posts, or those holding a state-recognised three-year engineering diploma are eligible to apply. Recruits serve for a four-year engagement period under the Agnipath scheme, receiving a structured monthly pay starting at ₹30,000 in the first year and progressing to ₹40,000 in the fourth year. Upon discharge, recruits receive the tax-free Seva Nidhi corpus fund of roughly ₹10.04 lakhs. Up to twenty-five percent of each batch can be enrolled into regular air force service based on merit and operational needs. Candidates looking for early entry into defence service should review the medical standards before submitting their forms.
Highlights
- 3,500 posts open for unmarried male and female candidates nationwide
- Separate eligibility tracks for Science, Arts, Commerce, and Medical trades
- Structured monthly stipend increasing from ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 across four years
- Seva Nidhi exit package of approximately ₹10.04 Lakhs after four years of service
- Online written testing conducted across designated test centres in India
Selection process
- 1Phase I: Computer-Based Online Test (Objective Type)
- 2Phase II: Physical Fitness Test (1.6 km run, push-ups, sit-ups, squats) and Adaptability Tests
- 3Phase III: Detailed Medical Examination at designated Air Force Medical Centres
How to apply
- 1Visit the official portal at agnipathvayu.cdac.in and register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- 2Complete the online application form with personal details, subject group selection, and academic scores.
- 3Upload scanned copies of class 10 and 12 certificates, passport photograph, signature, and left thumb impression.
- 4Pay the examination fee of ₹550 plus GST through net banking, debit card, or UPI.
- 5Download and print the final submitted application form for verification during subsequent recruitment phases.
Important dates
- Notification Released22 Sep 2026
- Online Registration Starts28 Sep 2026
- Last Date to Apply28 Oct 2026
- Phase I Online Examination15 Dec 2026
Official source & verification
Application status tracker
- Registration opens28 Sept 2026
- Last date to apply28 Oct 2026
- Phase I Online Examination15 Dec 2026
Frequently asked questions
Can female candidates apply for IAF Agniveervayu intake?
Yes. Unmarried female candidates are fully eligible to apply for both Science and Non-Science streams, provided they meet the educational, age, and physical standard requirements specified in the official notification.
What are the educational requirements for the Science subjects stream?
You must have cleared 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, and English from an approved board with at least 50 percent aggregate marks and 50 percent in English, or have an equivalent 3-year polytechnic engineering diploma.
Is there an application fee exemption for SC, ST, or female candidates?
No. The examination registration fee is ₹550 plus applicable GST charges for every applicant regardless of gender or social category, payable through online payment channels during form submission.
What are the mandatory physical fitness standards for male candidates?
Male candidates must complete a 1.6 kilometre run within seven minutes. In addition, candidates must complete 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, and 20 squats within the allocated break timings during Phase II.
What is the Seva Nidhi package received after completing four years?
Agniveers contribute thirty percent of their monthly stipend, matched equally by the government. After four years, personnel receive approximately ₹10.04 lakhs, including accrued interest, completely exempt from income tax.